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GORDON,  VAN  TINE  &  COMPANY,  DAVENPORT,  IOWA,  U.  S.  A. 


IMPORTANT— Read  Carefully 


FROM  TREE  TO 
YOU 


We  Sell  Our  Product 
Direct  to  the  Carpen= 
ter,  Builder  and  Con» 
sumer,  thus  Cutting 
Out  All  Middlemen’s 
Profits. 

We  present  on  follow¬ 
ing  pages  only  a  few 
cuts  of  the  hundreds 
of  items  shown  in  our 
large  catalog.  Our 
prices  are  the  actual 
manufacturer’s  cost 
with  our  own  small 
profit.  Our  prices  are 
the  lowest  ever  offered 
and  will  save  you  50 
to  100  per  cent.  This 
is  why  we  can  save 
you  so  much:. 

1.  We  own  our  own  tim¬ 
ber  lands. 

2.  We  manufacture  our 
logs  into  lumber. 

3.  We  make  the  lumber 
into  Doors  and  Windows 

4.  We  sell  direct  to  the 
man  who  uses  these. 


Consult  Dun 

or  Bradstreet 


TO  ••  AOOMKSSCe  AMO  nKMITTAMCC*  MAOK  AAVABlK  TO  TMC 
OROANIZeO 

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gnrtt  Cnimt^r  Hunk, 

OAFITACt  eSO.OQO.OO.  SURPLUS  t.  160.000.00. 

29,  1906. 


TO  WHOM  IT  MAY  COUCERH: 

It  gives  us  great  pleasure  to  testify  to  the 
reliability,  business  integrity  and  honesty  of  Gordon,  Van  Tine 
St  Co.  Their  financial  responsibility  is  well  oyer  three  hundred 
thousand  dollars  ($300,000.00)  and  they  en^oy  the  highest  credit 
with  Western  Financial  institutions. 

We  assure  prospective  customers  that  they  are 
perfectly  secure  in  sending  the  money  with  their  orders,  as 
we  understand  that  if  goods  are  not  entirely  satisfactory, 
they  may  be  returned  at  ..shippers  expense,  and  the  money  will  be 
promptly  refunded. 

The  officers  of  this  Company  are  well  and 
favorably  known  to  us  and  may  be  relied  upon  to  do  exactly  as  they 
agree. 


Yours  very  truly. 


NO  MIDDLE^ 
MEN’S  PROFIT 


OUR  GUARANTEE 

We  guarantee  every 
article  of  merchandise 
shown  in  our  catalog, 
kind  for  kind,  to  be  in 
every  way  equal,  and 
in  a  great  many  cases 
better  in  quality,  than 
the  goods  furnished  by 
any  other  dealer,  cata¬ 
log  house  or  retailer 
lumbermen.  If  you 
do  not  find  the  goods 
just  as  ordered  and 
to  your  entire  satis= 
faction  and  exactly  as 
we  represented  them, 
they  may  be  returned 
to  us  and  your  money 
will  be  refunded,  to¬ 
gether  with  freight 
charges  both  ways. 
Remember  our  goods 
are  guaranteed  to  be 
strictly  up  to  official 
grades.  Adopted  by 
the  Sash,  Door  and 
Blind  Manufacturer’s 
Association  of  the 
Northwest. 


OUR  RESPONSIBILITY 


Read  the  above  letter  carefully.  You  are  at, perfect  liberty  to  inquire  about  us  from  the  bank.  If  you  have  the 
slightest  doubt  about  our  financial  standing,  we  not  only  ask  it  but  will  consider  it  a  favor  to  drop  a  line  to  The  Scott 
County  Savings  Bank,  and  ask  what  they  think  of  us  as  a  reputable  firm. 


Yoa  need  Roofing.  Send  for 
our  Special  Catalog  on  Roofing 


Send  today  for  our  Special 
Catalog  of  Glass  and  Paints 


FROM  ONE  OF  OCR  MANY  SATISFIED  CUSTOMERS 

Geneva,  New  York,  A'ov.  12,  1906. 

Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Gentlemen- — 7  have  this  moment  received  “Chicago  Draft,"  remunerating  me  for  the  damage  done  my  goods  while  in 
transit,  and  am  well  pleased  with  the  entire  transaction.  The  goods,  considering  quality,  being  at  least  50  per  cent  cheaper 
than  any  1  have  seen  during  my  experience  in  building.  1  was  much  surprised  at  the  small  item  of  freight  charges,  which  I 
reckoned  up  and  found  cost  me  only  10  cents  on  each  door  and  window — and,  by  the  way,  the  sand-blasted  glass  in  door  is  such 
a  good  imitation  that  a  great  many  persons  have  mistaken  it  for  real  lace.  Would  the  railroad  company  be  responsible  for 
breakage  of  glass  shipped  by  the  box?  I  have  been  notified  by  another  company  of  an  expected  advance  in  house  finishing 
material,  windoto  sash  especially.  Have  you  advices  to  that  effect?  If  there  is  anything  about  this  letter  available  as  a  testi¬ 
monial  or  recommendation,  I  assure  you  that  you  are  more  than  welcome  to  it,  and  furthermore,  I  shall  speak  a  good  word  for 
you  ivhenever  the  opportunity  affords.  Yours  respectfully ,  PERRY  F.  TUCKER, 

^  No.  134  High  Street,  Geneva,  N.  Y . 

P.  S. — If  any  one  is  in  doubt  as  to  the  risk  of  prepaying  a  shipment  from  you,  just  refer  them  to  me.  P.  F.  T. 


GORDON,  VAN  TINE  &  COMPANY,  Davenport,  Iowa,  U.  S.  A. 


Copyright  1907  hy  NATIONAL  BUILDING  PLAN  ASSOCIATION^ 


GORDON,  VAN  TINE  &  COMPANY,  DAVENPORT,  IOWA,  U.  S.  A. 


MILL  WORK  DIRECT 
From  Manufacturer  to  Consumer 


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It^s  folly  for  you  to  pay  local  retail  prices  for  your  doors  and  windows  when  you 
can  buy  direct  from  the  largest  mill  in  the  world  for  about  half  the  money.  This  is  true 

of  everything  we  show  in  our  catalog. 

Before  we  started  to  sell  staple  millwork 
direct  to  the  consumer  in  every  State  in  the 
Union,  on  as  prompt  delivery  as 
your  dealer  can  order  or  supply 
it,  the  ^Tnishings”  of  a  house 
or  barn  ^Tan  into  money”  fast. 
Many  people  disfigured  their 
new  homes  for  economy's  sake 
by  leaving  out  windows  they 
would  have  liked  and  cutting 
“corners”  in  every  way.  Now 
it’s  different.  Any  man  can 
take  this,  our  catalog  of  mill- 
work,  when  he  decides  to  build  or  when 
changing  his  house  or  barn,  and  tell  in 
advance  just  what  it  will  cost.  And 
he  can  have  all  the  windows  and  doors 
he  wants  and  all  the  trimmings  of  a 
modern  home  at 
half  the  retail  cost. 

Our  sizes  are  Standard,  and  fit  any  regularly  proportioned 
space.  Don’t  “cut  a  hole”  and  then  have  to  buy  “to  order.”  Take 
our  catalog  and  pick  your  sizes.  Our  Standards  practically  fit  any 
sizes  you  would  want.  A'ou  can  save  many  dollars  by  ordering  the 
sizes  listed  in  our  catalog,  to  say  nothing  of  time  and  delay.  Odd 
sized  material  is  expensive  and  unnecessary. 

Our  £luality.  Every  piece  we  make  is  guaranteed  (see  bank  letter 
opposite)  exactly  as  represented  in  detail  and  made  strictly  oti  official  grades 
adopted  by  the  Sash,  Door  and  Blind  Manufacturers’  Association  of  the  Northwest. 

That  means  if  you  don’t  find  every  article  exactly  as  represented  you  can  return 
it  to  us  and  we  pay  freight  both  ways  and  refund  your  money  cheerfully.  Better 
qualities  are  not  made.  But  poorer  qualities  are.  Remember  that. 

Freight  rates  on  millwork  are  extremely  low.  Wherever  you  buy,  some¬ 
body  has  got  to  pay  the  freight,  it  is  always  figured  in.  Just  remember  we  said 
and  say  it  again  and  are  ready  to  prove  50  to  75  per  cent  saved  to  you  below 
your  local  dealer’s  price,  freight  included. 

Ordering  our  goods  by  mail  is  simple.  The  description  in  the  catalog  can’t 
be  mistaken.  Measurements  are  all  there  “pUin  as  day.”  The  pictures  are  from 
photographs.  Select  what  you  want,  write  them  on  our  order  blanks,  figure  the 
cost,  enclose  draft  or  money  order,  mail  to  us,  and  we  guarantee  you  get  just  what 
you  ordered  as  quick  as  the  excellent  freight  facilities  of  Davenport  can  get  them 
to  you. 

We  want  your  order — will  give  it  our  best  attention.  We  know  you  will 
enjoy  doing  business  with  us. 

On  the  next  few  pages  we  are  presenting  a  few  photographs  of  items  shown  in  our  catalog.  It  will 
pay  you  to  read  these  pages  carefully. 


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FRONT  DOORS 


Glazed  Thick 
Bevel  Plate 


$9.75 


Glazed 
Clear  Glass 

$3.90 


Glazed 
Clear  Glass 

$2.85 


In  taking  the  lumber  from  the  tree  and  giving  it  to  you 
in  its  manufactured  form,  we  save  every  profit  and  margin 
which  of  necessity  would  go  to  the  logging  man,  the  saw-mill 
man,  the  lumber  broker,  the  manufacturer  of  sash  and  doors 
and  the  retailer,  and  are  thereby  enabled  to  save  you  from 
50%  to  100%,  and  can  you  wonder  at  this  saving?  In  addi¬ 
tion  to  this,  is  the  enormous  saving  of  doing  a  cash  business. 

The  beautiful  appearance  of  your  home  depends  a  great 
deal  upon  your  selection  of  a  front  door.  It  must  be  in  har¬ 
mony  with  the  architecture  of  your  building.  Being  the 
largest  manufacturers  of  front  doors  in  this  country,  we  are 
able  to  present  to  you  a  better  and  larger  line  to  select  from 
than  anyone  else. 

We  show  on  this  page  a  few  of  the  82  designs  shown  in 
our  large  catalog.  These  cuts  are  made  direct  from  actual 
photographs  of  the  doors  so  that  you  may  see  just  what  you 
are  going  to  get.  Every  door  is  just  as  beautiful  as  the  cut, 
if  not  more  so. 

All  our  front  doors  are  our  own  design,  specially  copy¬ 
righted  and  cannot  be  reproduced  without  our  consent. 
^Better  Values  in  front  doors  cannot  be  offered, 
poorer  Values  may.  Please  remember  that. 

Great  attention  is  paid  by  us  to  the  selection  of  lumber 
especially  adapted  to  the  use  in  front  doors  and  is  manufac¬ 
tured  by  especially  invented  machinery,  thus  insuring  the 
finest  finish  and  the  best  value. 

Our  carvings  are  all  hand  carved,  and  we  use  no  compo¬ 
sition  carvings  of  any  description,  each  and  every  piece  is 
carefully  inspected. 

Our  front  door  lights  of  glass  comprising  portrait  lace 
and  Battenburg  lace,  are  the  richest  and  newest  designs  of 
the  century,  and  represent  the  highest  and  finest  art  known 
to  skilled  glass  makers.  These  designs  are  our  own  exclusive 
property. 

We  wish  to  call  your  special  attention  to  our  new  oval 
light  doors,  they  are  new,  handsome  and  reasonable.  And 
most  of  all  we  want  to  call  your  attention  to  the  money  and 
time  you  will  save  in  always  ordering  your  front  doors  in 
the  same  sizes  listed  in  our  large  catalog. 

Send  today  for  our  Special  Catalog  of  Paints  and  Glass. 


Glazed 
Clear  Glass 

$2.50 


Glazed 

Painted  Clear  Glass 

$2.00 


Painted;  Glazed 
Clear  Glass 

$1.81 


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DOORS 


4  Panel 
“B”  Quality 
2'  6''x6'  6"x  If" 

$1.53 


4  Panel 
“A”  Quality 
2'  6"x6'  6"x  If" 
Solid  Yellow  Pine 

$1.71 


5  Panel 
“A”  Quality 
2'  6"x6'  6"x  If" 
Louisiana  Cypress 

$2.10 


You  will  thoroughly  appreciate  the  extensive  line  of 
interior  doors  shown  in  our  large  catalog.  All  our  goods 
are  of  warranted  quality.  Just  think  of  carrying  at  all 
times  223  sizes  of  interior  doors  in  White  Pine,  Solid  Yellow 
Pine,  Louisiana  Cypress  and  Yellow  Pine  Panels  and 
White  Pine  Stiles  and  Rails. 

We  carry  more  doors  actually  in  stock  than  any 
manufacturer  or  jobber  in  the  United  States,  and  you  can 
select  the  size  of  doors  you  want  in  any  of  the  woods 
listed  above. 

A  Word  of  Warning.  Always  keep  your  sizes 
within  those  shown  in  our  large  catalog  and  you  will  save 
yourself  money  and  time.  Odd  sized  doors  that  have  to 
be  made  to  order  will  cause  you  delay  and  cost  more  than 
stock.  Remember  this  when  planning  your  home. 

White  Vine  Doors,  No  other  wood  has  ever  been 
found  that  exactly  takes  the  place  of  good  old  white  pine. 
Our  lumber  is  first  air-dried  and  then,  as  an  extra  precau¬ 
tion,  is  put  through  a  scientific  drying  process.  Joints 
are  made  with  heavy  hardwood  dowel  pins,  glued  with 
imported  glue,  pressed  together  by  heavy  steam  power 
press.  There  is  no  ‘Tome  apart”  to  our  work.  All  our 
doors  are  strongly  made  and  carefully  finished.  Every 
piece  of  millwork  we  make  is  just  as  carefully  finished  as 
labor  and  expense  can  make  it. 

Solid  Yellow  Vine  Doors  are  made  from  care¬ 
fully  selected  Mississippi  short  leaf  yellow  pine,  thoroughly 
kiln  dried  and  superior  workmanship.  These  doors  finish 
very  handsomely,  and  the  oil  finish  brings  out  the  beau¬ 
tiful  grain  in  Yellow  Pine. 

Louisiana  Red  Cypress  is  fast  becoming  a  most 
popular  wood  for  good  dwellings.  It  has  a  most  beautiful 
grain  and  will  stain  to  imitate  Weathered  Oak. 

Yellow  Vine  Vanels,  White  Vine  Stiles  and 
Rails,  The  yellow  pine  panels 'bring  out  the  beautiful 
grain  and  show  up  handsomely  in  contrast  with  white 
pine  stiles  and  rails.  These  doors  should  be  oil  finished. 

Vainted  and  Grained  Doors  of  our  make  are 
unexcelled.  These  doors  have  some  knots  and  other 
imperfections,  but  we  apply  a  coat  of  orange  shellac 
and  finish  with  a  priming  coat  and  two  finishing  coats,  and 
we  sell  you  a  good  door  at  a  very  low  cost. 

Do  you  need  Roofing?  Send  for  our  Special  Roofing  Catalog. 


5  Cross  Panel 
2'  6"x6'  6"x  If" 

$1.89 


4  Panel  Painted 
2'  6"x6'  6"x  If" 

$1.02 


5  Panel  Grained 
2'  6"x6'  6"x  U" 

$1.20 


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WINDOWS 


Glazed  Clear  Leaded,  Crystal  Glass  Glazed  Battenberg  Lace  Pattern 

$3.99  $3.56 


Glazed  Leaded,  Bevel  Plate 

$4.52 


Glazed  Clear,  Double  Strength 

$2.99 


10x28 — 4  Light 


83c 


A  beautiful  Cottage  Art  Window  will  add  more  to  the 
general  appearance  of  your  Home  than  most  any  other  item 
of  house  building.  We  have  kept  this  fact  in  mind  and  show 
you  on  this  page  only  a  few  of  our  beautiful  Art  Windows. 

Making  these  windows  up  in  great  quantities  and  saving 
every  profit,  which  ordinarily  goes  to  the  jobbers,  retailers 
and  other  middlemen,  we  are  able  to  sell  these  to  you  at  a 
very  moderate  price. 

The  prices  shown  on  this  page  are  for  windows  with  opening  3  feet  8 
inches  wide  and  5  feet  high ;  we  carry  7  sizes  in  ei  oh  design  from  the  size 
above  listed  up  to  4  feet  wide  and  6  feet  and  2  inches  high.  We  show  in 
our  catalog,  nine  beautiful  designs,  designs  which  are  at  the  same  time 
modern  and  practical. 

The  top  lights  are  the  product  of  the  highest  skilled  glass  makers  in 
this  country,  and  while  the  pictures  are  from  true  photographs,  yet  strict 
justice  is  not  done  to  our  real  Art  Windows. 

Your  dealer  would  ask  you  from  $7.50  to  $10.00  for  any  of  these  de¬ 
signs,  our  prices  range  from  $3.10  to  $4.52. 

Better  qualities  of  goods  are  not  made,  poorer  ones  are. 

Please  remember  that. 

We  carry  515  sizes  in  stock  of  Windows;  everything  you  need,  and 
would  refer  you  to  our  large  Catalog  for  sizes  and  prices.  The  subject  is 
so  comprehensive  that  we  can  only  say  these  few  words. 

Please  keep  in  mind  that  you  will  save  money  and  time  by  ordering 
only  stock  sizes.  We  are  always  glad  to  make  odd  windows,  but  they  cost 
more  mone}^  and  take  some  time  to  make. 

.  Send  for  our  Paint  and  Glass  Catalog.  Shows 

50  per  cent  saving. 


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INTERIOR  FINISH 

By  those  who  do  not  build  every  day, 
the  subject  of  Interior  Mouldings  should 
be  just  as  thoroughly  investigated  as  any 
department  of  house  building.  In  our 
large  catalog  we  have  tried  to  simplify 
this  and  to  present  the  moulding  in  a  way 
that  every  one  can  readily  understand. 

Of  late  years  architects  have  been  spec¬ 
ifying  special  designs,  and  for  the  reason 
that  they  are  special,  it  has  run  the  cost 
up  considerably,  because  they  have  to  be 
made  to  order.  We  have  selected  the 
most  modern  and  practical  designs  and 
have  put  them  in  stock,  and  by  running 
thousands  of  feet  at  one  time  we  are  en¬ 
abled  to  sell  our  mouldings  very  much 
less  than  other  concerns. 


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As  one  of  our  customers  in  Kansas  says : 

“  I  received  your  letter  of  Sept.  2bth;  also  catalog.  Thank 
you  for  the  same,  which  is  intensely  interesting  to  a  man  who 
has  been  paying  80  cents  per  100  feet  for  three-quarter  inch 
quarter  round,  hard  pine  at  that,  and  other  millwork  and  lum¬ 
ber  proportionately.  W e  have  but  one  lumber  dealer  here,  and 
he  is  one  of  the  “stand  pat”  trust  fellows.  To  say  the  least,  it 
is  just  simple  tyranny  the  way  we  have  been  paying  for  lumber 
here  for  years  past.  I  am  happy  indeed  for  the  discovery  that 
there  is  a  place  where  we  can  buy  guaranteed  quality  millwork 
at  reasonable  prices,  and  you  will  hear  from  me  in  the  near 
future  with  an  order.  Your  method  of  doing  business  is  ideal.” 

This  is  only  one  of  many  hundreds  of  letters  we  are  receiving. 
Are  you  one  of  the  thousands  who  have  been  paying  80c  a  100 
feet  for  quarter  round?  Our  price  is  25c  per  100  feet,  a  saving  of 
220  per  cent.  The  quality  is  the  standard  of  the  Northwertern 

Sash  &  Door  Manufacturers.  There  is  none 

_ ^  better  made.  This  item  is  not  a  leader; 

everything  in  our  catalog  is  on  the  same 
basis. 

•  We  carry  in  stock  mouldings  made  of 
white  pine,  yellow  pine  and  cypress. 

Always  keep  your  orders  within  the  sizes 
and  designs  shown  in  our  catalog.  It  will 
save  vou  time  and  monev. 

Y ou  need  Roofing.  W rite  for  our  Special 

Roofing  Catalog,  free. 


Yellow  Pine  Casing  x  dj 

$1.66  per  100  lineal  feet 


Yellow  Pine  Casing  }gx4i 

$1.66  per  100  lineal  feet  • 


Yellow  Pine 
Base  lgx7J 

$2.77 

per  100  lineal 
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In  arranging  our  Stair  Department,  we  believe  we  have  over- 
come  the  greatest  difficulty  in  house  building,  and  at  the  same 
1^1  time  have  decreased  the  cost  of  stairs  fully  75  per  cent. 

How  have  we  been  able  to  do  this  ?  Because  we  manufacture 
our  Stair  Work  in  enormous  quantities  and  save  every  penny 
possible.  Remember  that  you  save  the  profits  that  have  here¬ 
tofore  gone  to  the  Jobber,  Retailer  and  the  balance  of  the 
EiPf  Middlemen. 

Notice  the  Newel  at  the  left  for  $2.71,  ask  your  Retailer  for  a 
price,  and  we  wager  he  will  ask  you  at  least  $7.50. 

We  carry  in  stock  the  Treads,  Risers,  Rail  and  Balusters;  iHi 
Il'iJ  everything  to  complete  your  stairs. 

Recently  a  manufacturer  said  to  us:  ''Say,  how  can  you  sell 
that  Stair  Newel  for  $2.71  ?  Our  actual  Factory  cost,”  said  he, 

$2.71  $2.91  "on  some  we  made  recently  was  $3.68.”  It’s  because  we  make  $3.00  $1.65 

these  Newels  in  lots  of  a  thousand  or  more. 

A  customer  of  ours  recently  sent  us  competitive  prices  on  a  house  bill  he  had  purchased  from  us,  and 
we  want  to  call  your  attention  to  the  Retailer’s  price  on  the  stair  work  and  our  own.  The  Retailer’s  price 
was  $105.00,  our  price,  $41.38;  a  saving  of  $63.62. 

Does  it  not  seem  to  you  that  the  manufacturer  of  millwork  should  be  in  better  shape  to  furnish  you 
your  goods  and  at  a  better  price  than  houses  which  are  compelled  to  buy  where  they  can  buy  the  cheapest 
regardless  of  quality.  Think  this  matter  over  and  sit  down  and  make  us  out  a  trial  order. 


PORCH  WORK 


Bracket 

5c  each 


Colonial  Column 


8x8 — 8  feet 

$2.00  $3.00 


Y ou  may  want  to  build  a  new  house  or  you  may  only 
want  to  add  a  Porch  to  your  Home,  whichever  it  is,  our 
pages  on  Porches  in  our  large  Catalog  will  interest  you, 
and  more  than  that,  will  save  you  many  dollars. 

Nothing  improves  the  looks  of  a  home  more  than  a 
nice,  roomy  porch,  and  you  can  get  more  real  pleasure 
out  of  such  a  porch  than  most  any  other  part  of  a  house. 

The  cost  will  be  very  little  if  you  buy  your  material 
from  us.  You  can  get  a  fine  Colonial  Staved  Porch  Col¬ 
umn,  8  inch  shaft,  8  feet  long,  for  $2.00;  your  dealer’s 
price  would  be  at  least  $3.75  or  more;  or  if  you  want  a 
smaller  porch  we  sell  you  a  5  inch  shaft  8  feet  long  for 
50c.  A  Baluster  for  4c,  a  spindle  for  l^c  and  everything 
else  in  proportion. 


Do  You  Need  to  Roof  Your  Porch  ? 

Send  for  Our  Special  Roofing  Catalog.  It^s  Free. 


Spindle 


Porch  Newel 
4x4 — 4  ft. 

33c 


Porch  Column 
4x4—8  ft. 

55c 


GORDON,  VAN  TINE  &  COMPANY,  Davenport,  Iowa,  U.  S.  A. 

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GORDON,  VAN  TINE  &  COMPANY,  DAVENPORT,  IOWA,  U.  S.  A. 


PAINTS,  Glass  and  Glazier’s  Supplies 

A  Word  About  Our  Paints.  All  our  Paints  are  manufactured  by  the 
most  thorough  and  up-to-date  methods  of  modern  paint  making.  We 
give  the  following  reasons  why  Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.^s  Paints  are 
the  Best : 

1st.  Qualities  of  Basic  Materials.  Means  a  reduction  in  the  quantity 
of  color  used,  resulting  in  economical  production,  and  consequently  a 
great  saving  to  the  buyer. 

2nd.  By  Completeness  of  Grinding.  We  add  to  the  spreading  qualities,  making  it 
much  easier  to  apply. 

3rd.  Thorough  Purity  of  Tone.  By  using  only  the  best  Pigments,  thoroughly  ground 
in  Linseed  Oil,  we  produce  clean,  sharp  tints. 

4th.  Always  the  Same.  One  can  is  just  like  the  last  one,  matches  perfectly. 

5th.  Remember  the  covering  power  of  our  Paint  is  greater  than  any  other  paint.  One 
gallon  will  cover  about  300  sq.  ft.,  depending  slightly  on  the  nature  of  the  surface. 

CONTENTS  OF  OUR  SPECIAL  PAINT  CATALOG 

House  Paints  Carriage  Paints  Oil  Stains  Leads  Colors  in  Oil  Brushes  Glass 

Barn  Paints  Wagon  Paints  Enamels  Oils  Aluminum  Paints  Putty  Art  Glass 

Floor  Paints  Varnish  Stains  Varnishes  Dry  Colors  Gold  Paint  Ladders  Glazier’s  Supplies 

How  to  Ascertain  the  Quantity  of  Paint  Required.  Measure  the  distance  around  your 
building,  then  multiply  this  by  the  height,  this  gives  you  the  total  number  of  square  feet 
to  be  painted.  Divide  this  amount  by  300  and  you  have  the  number  of  gallons  re¬ 
quired.  Thus: 

Front  of  Building . 20  feet  wide 

Rear  of  Building . 20  “  “ 

Side  of  Building . 30  “  “ 

Side  of  Building . 30  “  “ 

Total . 100  feet 

Multiply  by  average  height,  say  21  feet ...  21  “ 

Divide  by  300,  300)2100 

7  gallons 

IDEAS  FOR  SELECTING  COLORS 

In  selecting  your  colors  be  governed  by  the  surroundings,  as  these  conditions  have  a  great  deal  to  do 
with  the  result.  If  your  house  is  isolated,  you  can  select  most  any  color  that  strikes  your  fancy. 

Light  Colors  look  best  for  a  house  set  among  trees  or  in  a  hollow. 

Subdued  Tints  for  a  house  in  the  open’or  on  a  height. 

Dark  Colors  make  a  house  look  smaller. 

White  Colors  make  a  house  look  larger  than  the  dark  colors. 

Light  Trimmings  are  recommended,  as  they  give  a  house  a  more  cheerful  appearance. 

If  you  are  in  doubt  as  to  the  colors  for  your  home,  write  us  and  our  decorator  will  advise  you  fully  as  to 
what  shades  will  harmonize. 


Send  today  for  our  Large  Paint  Catalog  Free. 

GORDON,  VAN  TINE  &  COMPANY,  Davenport,  Iowa,  U.S.A. 


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GORDON,  VAN  TINE  &  COMPANY,  DAVENPORT,  IOWA,  U.  a. 


ROOFING 

In  connection  with  the  plans  shown 
in  this  book,  we  want  to  say  a  word 
about  Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Cods  Flint= 
coated  Rubber  Roofing.  This  roofing  is 
the  best  roofing  on  the  market  today, 
and  the  price  is  within  reach  of  all. 

It’s  Good  for  Your  House 
It’s  Good  for  Your  Barn 
It’s  Good  for  Your  Outbuildings 
It  will  Save  You  Dollars 


Than  Half  What 
Shingles  Cost  You 


We  make  this  roofing  in  three  thicknesses. 

1=PLY. — Is  excellent  for  all  light  buildings,  such  as  outhouses,  poultry  houses, 
‘‘lean-to”  sheds,  silos,  etc.,  both  for  roofing  and  siding. 

2=PLY. — Is  a  first-class  roofing  for  good  barns,  houses  (can  be  applied  over  old 
shingles),  porches,  kitchen  roofs,  and  wherever  a  good  roofing  is  required. 

3=PLY. — This  thickness  is  positively  the  highest  grade  of  the  best  roofing  on  the 
market,  and  appeals  to  the  man  who  ordinarily  pays  more  attention  to  the  quality 
than  the  price. 


RRICBS: 

1- Ply  Flintcoated  Rubber  Roofing . $1.41  per  square  of  108  square  feet 

2- Ply  Flintcoated  Rubber  Roofing .  1.96  per  square  of  108  square  feet- 

3- Ply  Flintcoated  Rubber  Roofing.  ,.  ...  2.29  per  square  of  108  square  feet 

Including  Tin  Caps  and  Cement  enough  to  properly  apply.  All  packed 

securely  in  the  hollow  center  of  the  roll. 

We  ship  our  Roofing  from  our  warehouses  in  Davenport,  Chicago,  Minneapolis  and 
Kansas  City,  whichever  is  the  nearest,  thus  saving  you  freight.  Be  sure  and  address  all 
mail  to  Davenport,  Iowa. 

We  carry  a  complete  line  of  all  kinds  of  building  paper,  red  rosin-sized  sheathing, 
tar  paper,  tar  felt,  etc. 

Send  today  for  our  Free  Roofing  Catalog.  It  will  explain  how  to  lay,  how  manu¬ 
factured,  and  shows  actual  photographs  of  buildings  covered  with  Flintcoated 
Rubber  Roofing. 


GORDON,  VAN  TINE  &  COMPANY,  Davenport,  Iowa,U.S.A. 

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Plans 

For  Everybody 

We  illustrate  in  this  book  the  perspective  view  and  floor  plans  of  several  low 
and  medium  priced  houses,  barns  and  outbuildings.  In  the  preparation  of  this 
work  great  care  has  been  exercised  in  the  selection  of  original,  practical  and  attrac¬ 
tive  designs,  such  as  seventy-five  to  ninety  per  cent  of  the  people  to-day  wish  to 
build.  In  drawing  these  plans  special  effort  has  been  made  to  provide  for  the 
MOST  ECONOMICAL  CONSTRUCTION,  thereby  giving  the  home  builder  and  contractor 
the  benefit  of  the  saving  of  many  dollars;  for  in  no  case  have  we  put  any  usless 
expense  upon  the  building  simply  to  carry  out  some  pet  idea.  Every  plan  illus¬ 
trated  will  show,  by  the  complete  working  plans  and  specifications,  that  we  give 
you  designs  that  will  work  out  to  the  best  advantage  and  will  give  you  the  most 
for  your  money;  besides  every  bit  of  space  has  been  utilized  to  the  best  advantage. 

This  department  has  for  its  foundation  the  best  equipped  architectural 
establishment  ever  maintained  for  the  purpose  of  furnishing  the  public  with 
complete  working  plans  and  specifications  at  the  remarkably  low  price  of  only 
$5.00  per  set.  Every  plan  we  illustrate  has  been  designed  by  a  licensed  architect, 
who  stands  at  the  head  of  his  profession  in  this  particular  class  of  work  and  has 
made  a  specialty  of  low  and  medium-priced  houses.  The  price  usually  charged 
for  this  work  is  from  $50.00  to  $75.00. 

The  first  question  you  will  ask  is,  ‘‘What  do  we  get  in  these  complete  working 
plans  and  specifications?  Of  what  do  they  consist?  Are  they  the  cheap  printed 
plans  on  tissue  paper  without  details  or  specifications?”  We  do  not  blame  you 
for  wishing  to  know  what  you  will  get  for  your  money. 

The  plans  we  send  out  are  the  regular  blue  printed  plans,  drawn  one-quarter 
inch  scale  to  the  foot,  showing  all  the  elevations,  floor  plans  and  necessary  interior 
details.  All  of  our  plans  are  printed  by  electricity  on  an  electric  circular  blue¬ 
printing  machine,  and  we  use  the  very  best  grade  of  electric  blue-printing  paper; 
every  line  and  figure  showing  perfect  and  distinct. 

The  foundation  and  cellar  plans  show  the  shape  and  size  of  all  walls,  piers, 
footings,  posts,  etc.,  and  of  what  materials  they  are  constructed;  show  the  location 
of  all  windows,  doors,  chimneys,  ash-pits,  partitions,  and  the  like.  The  different 
wall  sections  are  given,  showing  their  construction  and  measurements  from  all  the 
different  points. 

The  floor  plans  show  the  shape  and  size  of  all  rooms,  halls  and  closets;  the 
location  and  size  of  all  doors  and  windows;  the  position  of  all  plumbing  fixtures, 
gas  lights,  registers,  pantry  work,  etc.,  and  all  the  measurements  that  are  necessary 
are  given. 


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A  front,  right,  left  and  rear  elevation  are  furnished  with  all  the  plans.  These 
drawings  are  complete  and  accurate  in  every  respect.  They  show  the  shape,  size 
and  location  of  all  doors,  windows,  porches,  cornices,  towers,  bays,  and  the  like; 
in  fact,  give  you  an  exact  scale  picture  of  the  house  as  it  should  be  at  completion. 
Full  wall  sections  are  given  showing  the  construction  from  foundation  to  roof,  the 
height  of  stories  between  the  joists,  height  of  plates,  pitch  of  roof,  etc. 

A  roof  plan  is  furnished  where  the  roof  construction  is  at  all  intricate.  It 
shows  the  location  of  all  hips,  valleys,  ridges,  decks,  etc.  All  the  above  drawings 
dre  made  to  scale  one-quarter  inch  to  the  foot. 

All  necessary  details  of  the  interior  work,  such  as  door  and  window  casings  and 
trim,  base,  stools,  picture  moulding,  doors,  newel  posts,  balusters,  rails,  etc., 
accompany  each  set  of  plans.  Part  is  shown  in  full  size,  while  some  of  the  larger 
work,  such  as  stair  construction,  is  drawn  to  a  scale  of  one  and  one-half  inch  to  the 
foot.  These  blue  prints  are  substantially  and  artistically  bound  in  cloth  and  heavy 
water-proof  paper,  making  a  handsome  and  durable  covering  and  protection  for 
the  plans. 

The  specifications  are  typewritten  -on  Lakeside  Bond  Linen  paper  and  are 
bound  in  the  same  artistic  manner  as  the  plans,  the  same  cloth  and  water-proof 
paper  being  used.  They  consist  of  from  about  sixteen  to  twenty-pages  of  closely 
tvpewritten  matter,  giving  full  instructions  for  carrying  out  the  work.  All  direc¬ 
tions  necessary  are  given  in  the  clearest  and  most  explicit  manner,  so  that  there 
can  be  no  possibility  of  a  misunderstanding. 

The  working  plans  and  specifications  we  furnish  can  be  made  the  basis  of 
contract  l)etween  the  home  builder  and  the  contractor.  This  will  prevent  mistakes, 
which  cost  money,  and  they  will  prevent  disputes  which  are  unforeseen  and  never 
settled  satisfactorily  to  both  parties.  When  no  plans  are  used  the  contractor  is 
often  obliged  to  do  some  work  he  did  not  figure  on,  and  the  home  builder  often 
does  not  get  as  much  for  his  money  as  he  expected,  simply  because  there  was  no 
basis  on  which  to  work  and  upon  which  to  base  the  contract. 

No  misunderstanding  can  occur  when  a  set  of  our  plans  and  specifications  is 
before  the  contractor  and  the  home  builder,  showing  the  interior  and  exterior  con¬ 
struction  of  the  house  as  agreed  upon  in  the  contract.  Many  advantages  may  be 
claimed  for  the  complete  plans  and  specifications.  They  are  time  savers,  and 
therefore,  money  savers.  Workmen  will  not  have  to  wait  for  instructions  when 
a  set  of  plans  is  left  on  the  job.  They  will  prevent  mistakes  in  cutting  lumber, 
in  placing  door  and  window  frames,  and  in  many  other  places  where  the  contractor 
is  not  on  the  work  and  the  men  have  received  only  partial  or  indefinite  instructions. 
They  also  give  instructions  for  the  working  of  all  material  to  the  best  advantage. 

We  have  studied  economy  in  construction,  and  our  knowledge  of  all  the 
material  that  goes  into  a  house  qualifies  us  to  give  you  the  best  for  your  money. 
We  give  you  a  plan  that  pleases  you,  one  that  is  attractive,  and  one  where  every 
foot  of  space  is  utilized  at  the  least  possible  cost.  Can  any  architect  do  more, 
even  at  seven  to  ten  times  the  price  we  charge  you  for  plans? 


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Design  No.  517 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan;  roof  plan;  first  and 
second  floor  plans;  front, 
rear,  two  side  elevations; 
wall  sections  and  all  nec¬ 
essary  interior  details. 
Specifications  consist  of 
about  twenty  pages  of 
typewritten  matter. 


Second  Floor  Plan 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  wdth  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
w  r  i  t  t  e  n  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 

$  WO 


5 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Size:  Width,  24  feet  6  inches;  length,  44  feet,  exclusive  of  porch. 

The  majority  of  the  people  build  only  one  house  in  a  life  time,  and  therefore,  it  is  the  duty  of  every  prospective  builder 
to  make  his  home  as  comfortable  and  attractive  as  possible. 

This  kind  of  a  home  costs  no  more  to  build  than  the  ordinary  structures  usually  seen  in  towns  and  villages,  and 
the  prospective  builder  can  well  afford  to  take  a  little  time  and  investigate  the  latest  designs. 


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PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 

ONLY 

$^00 

We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


First  Floor  Plan 


Design  No.  2017 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
basement  plan;  roof  plan; 
first  and  second  floor 
plans;  front,  rear,  two 
side  elevations;  wall  sec¬ 
tions  and  all  necessary 
interior  details.  Specifi¬ 
cations  consist  of  about 
twenty  pages  of  typer 
written  matter. 


Second  Floor  Plan 


SIZE:  Width,  27  feet;  length,  38  feet,  exclusive  of  porch 

No  misunderstanding  can  arise  when  a  set  of  our  plans  and  specifications  are  before  the  contractor  and  home  builder, 
showing  the  interior  and  exterior  construction  of  the  house,  as  agreed  upon  in  the  contract. 

We  have  studied  economy  in  construction,  and  our  knowledge  of  all  the  materials  which  go  into  a  house  qualifies  us 
to  give  you  the  most  for  your  money.  Can  any  architect  do  more,  even  at  seven  to  ten  times  the  cost? 


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Design  No.  45 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan;  roof  plan;  floor 
plan;  front,  rear,  two  side 
elevations;  wall  sections 
and  all  necessary  interior 
details.  Specifications 
consist  of  about  twenty 
pages  of  type-written 
matter. 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 

ONLY 

We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Floor  Plan 

Size:  Width,  30  feet;  length,  46  feet,  exclusive  of  porches. 

All  of  our  plans  ase  printed  by  electricity  on  a  circular  blue  printing  machine.  We  use  the  very  best  grade  of  elec¬ 
tric  blue  printing  paper  and  take  great  care  to  have  every  line  perfect  and  distinct. 

We  do  not  blame  you  for  wishing  to  know  what  you  will  get  for  your  money.  The  plans  we  send  out  are  the  regvdar 
blue  printed  plans,  drawn  one-quarter  inch  scale  to  the  foot,  showing  all  elevations,  floor  plans  and  necessary  interior  details. 


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Design  No.  2019 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 

ONLY 

We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Blue  Prints  con¬ 
sist  of  basement 
plan;  first  and  sec¬ 
ond  floor  plans; 
front,  rear,  two 
side  elevations;wall 
sections  and  all  ne¬ 
cessary  interior  de¬ 
tails.  Specifications 
consist  of  about 
twenty  pages  of 
typewritten  matter 


First  Floor  Plao 


SIZE:  Width,  30  feet;  length,  30  feet 

We  have  boiled  down  everything  in  this  book  so  that  the  readers  can  see  at  a  glance  what  is  necessary.  We  do  no) 
give  long  descriptions  of  each  house,  which  are  valueless  to  the  prospective  builder. 

Start  right.  Get  plans  before  you  break  ground.  We  have  heard  of  a  few  cases  where  our  houses  have  been  built 
without  the  complete  plans.  It  always  proves  expensive,  as  every  good  contractor  can  testify.  It  is  never  satisfactory 
to  either  contractor  or  home  builder. 


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First  Floor  Plan 


Design 

No.  525 


Blue  prints  con¬ 
sist  of  cellar  and 
foundation  plan; 
first  and  second 
floor  plans;  front, 
rear,  two  side  ele¬ 
vations;  wall  sec¬ 
tions  and  all  neces¬ 
sary  interior  de- 
tails.  Specifica¬ 
tions  consist  of 
about  twenty  pa¬ 
ges  of  typewritten 
matter. 


Second  Floor  Plan 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
w  r  i  t  t  e  n  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 

$£^00 


5 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Size:  Width,  36  feet,  length,  36  feet. 


All  of  our  plans  are  prepared  by  licensed  architects  standing  at  the  head  of  their  profession,  and  the  standard  of 
their  work  is  the  very  highest. 

We  could  not  afford  to  make  this  guarantee  if  we  were  not  positive  that  we  were  furnishing  the  best  plans  put  out  in 
this  country,  even  though  our  price  is  not  more  than  one-seventh  to  one-tenth  of  the  price  usually  charged. 

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PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


7^a7=^c/V 


Design  No.  2009 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan;  first  and  second 
floor  plans;  front,  rear, 
two  side  elevations;  wall 
sections  and  all  necessary 
interior  details.  Specifi¬ 
cations  consist  .of  about 
twenty  pages  of  type¬ 
written  matter. 


m 


First  Floor  Plan 

SIZE;  Width,  24  feet;  length.  30  feet,  exclusive  of  porch 


The  contractor  is  often  obliged  to  do  some  work  which  he  did  not  figure  on,  and  the  home  builder  often  does  not  get 
as  much  as  he  expected,  simply  because  complete  plans  and  specifications  are  not  used  in  the  construction  of  the  house. 

We  always  advise  ordering  plans  plenty  of  time  in  advance  when  you  wish  to  build,  for  then  you  will  have  sufficient 
opportunity  to  get  in  all  your  bids.  We  are  prepared  to  fill  mail  and  telegraph  orders  the  same  day  received. 

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Design 
No.  2032 

Blue  prints  con¬ 
sist  of  basement 
plan;  roof  plan; 
first  and  second 
floor  plans ;  front, 
rear,  two-side  eleva¬ 
tions;  wall  sections 
and  all  necessary 
interior  details. 
Specifications  con¬ 
sist  of  about  twenty 
pages  of  typewrit¬ 
ten  matter. 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  tor  ‘ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


SIZE:  Width,  22  feet  6  inches;  length,  36  feet  exclusive  of  porches. 

The  houses  we  illustrate  have  been  designed  by  licensed  architects  to  meet  the  needs  of  the  people  and  they  have  a  rep¬ 
utation  for  being  practical,  attractive  and  artistic. 

The  prospective  builder  should  not  lose  sight  of  the  fact  that  some  day  it  may  be  necessary  or  desirable  to  sell  the 
house,  and,  if  it  is  attractive  and  artistic,  it  can  always  be  disposed  of  and  at  a  profit  to  the  owner. 


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PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 

ONLY 

$^00 

W e  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Design  No.  2016 

Blue  prints  consist  of  foundation  plan; 
roof  plan;  floor  plan;  front,  rear,  two  side 
elevations;  wall  sections  and  all  necessary 
interior  details.  Specifications  consist  of 
about  fifteen  pages  of  typewritten  mat¬ 
ter. 


SIZE:  Width,  24  feet;  length,  44  feet  6  inches,  exclusive  of  porch 


All  of  the  plans  illustrated  m  this  book  have  been  prepared  by  licensed  architects  standing  at  the  head  of  their  nrn- 
.fession,  and  the  standard  of  their  work  is  of  the  very  highest. 

_We  could  not  afford  to  make  this  guarantee  if  we  were  not  positive  that  we  were  furnishing  the  best  plans  put 
out  m  this  country,  even  though  our  price  is  not  more  than  one-seventh  to  one-tenth  the  price  usually  charged. 


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Design  No.  150 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan;  roof  plan;  first  and 
second  floor  plans;  front, 
two  side  elavetions;  wall 
sections  and  all  necessary 
interior  details.  Specifi¬ 
cations  consist  of  about 
twenty  pages  of  type¬ 
written  matter. 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
w  r  i  t  t  e  n  speci¬ 
fications  is 


ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


First  Floor  Plan 

Size:  Width,  25  feet,  6  inches;  length,  36  feet,  exclusive  of  porch. 

Many  have  marveled  at  our  ability  to  furnish  such  excellent  and  complete  working  plans  and  specifications  at  such 
low  prices. 

We  do  not  wonder  at  this,  because  we  charge  but  $5.00  for  a  more  complete  set  of  working  plans  and  speci¬ 
fications  than  you  would  receive  if  ordered  in  the  regular  manner,  and  when  drawn  especially  for  you,  at  a  cost  of  from 
fifty  to  seventy-five  dollars. 


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PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Design  No.  2003 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
basement  plan;  first  and 
second  floor  plans;  front, 
two  side  elevations;  wall 
sections  and  all  necessary 
interior  details.  Specifi¬ 
cations  consist  of  about 
twenty  pages  of  type¬ 
written  matter. 


SIZE:  Width,  19  feet  10  inches;  length,  38  feet,  exclusive  of  porches 

Every  home  builder’should  have  a  set  of  working  plans,  if  for  no  other  reason  than  to  give  him  interest  in  the  work. 
The  average  owner  builds  but  once  in  a  lifetime,  therefore  he  cannot  be  too  well  posted. 

Always  consult  your  local  mate-ial  dealers  and  contractors  on  all  subjects  pertaining  to  building.  Their  knowledge 
©f  the  business  and  local  conditions  fits  them  to  give  you  every  available  information.  It  is  their  business. 


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Design  No.  2049 

Blue  prints  consist  of  basement 
plan;  roof  plan;  floor  plan;  front, 
rear,  two  side  elevations;  wall  sec¬ 
tions  and  all  necessary  interior  de¬ 
tails.  Specifications  consist  of 
about  fifteen  pages  of  typewritten 
matter. 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to-^ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 

ONLY 

We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Floor  Plan 


SIZE :  Width,  29  feet  6  inches ;  length,  49  feet  exclusive  of  porches. 

It  is  not  uncommon  to  hear  of  disputes,  and  even  lawsuits,  between  owners  and  contractors.  It  is  usually  occasioned 
by  lack  of  plans  and  proper  understanding.  One  party  is  probably  as  much  in  error  as  the  other. 

Don’t  proceed  with  the  construction  of  your  house  until  you  get  complete  plans.  Experienced  contractors  are  the 
most  particular  in  this  respect,  knowing  the  advantage  and  saving  to  both  themselves  and  the  home  builder. 


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PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Design  No.  2001 

Blue  prints  consist  of  foundation  plan; 
roof  plan;  floor  plan;  front,  rear,  two  side 
elevations,  wall  sections  and  all  necessary 
interior  details.  Specifications  consist  of 
about  fifteen  pages  of  typewritten  mat¬ 
ter. 


SIZE:  Width,  20  feet;  length,  40  feet,  exclusive  of  porches 


Our  plans  are  all  substantially  and  artistically  bound  in  cloth  and  waterproof  paper.  The  specifications  are  bound  in 
the  same  manner,  and  the  two  make  a  uniform  set,  worth  many  times  the  cost. 

The  first  question  you  will  ask  is.  What  do  we  get  in  these  working  plans  and  specifications?  We  furnish  the  best 
blue  printed  plans  ever  sent  out.  We  do  not  give  you  the  cheap  tissue  paper  plans. 


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5 


Design  No.  19 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan;  first  and  second 
floor  plans;  front,  rear, 
two  side  elevations;  Avail 
sections  and  all  necessary 
interior  details.  Specifi¬ 
cations  consist  of  about 
tAventy  pages  of  type¬ 
written  matter. 


Second  Floor  Plan 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com 
plete  set  of  type- 
Av  r  i  t  t  e  n  speci¬ 
fications  is 


ONLY 

$^00 


5 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or_ 
der  is  received. 


Size:  Width,  32  feet;  length,  52  feet,  exclusive  of  porches. 

The  floor  plans  Ave  furnish  show  the  shape  and  size  of  all  rooms,  halls  and  closets;  the  locations  and  sizes  of  all  doors 
and  AvindoAvs;  the  position  of  all  plumbing  fixtures,  gas  lights,  registers,  pantry  Avork,  etc.,  and  all  the  measurements  that 
are  necessary  are  given. 

All  necessary  details  of  interior  Avork,  such  as  door  and  Avindow  casings  and  trim,  base,  stools,  picture  moulding, 
doors,  newel  posts,  balusters,  rail,etc.,  accompany  each  set  of  plans.  Part  is  shoAvn  in  full  size,  Avhile  some  of  the  larger 
work,  such  as  stair  construction,  is  draAA'n  to  a  scale  of  one  and  one-half  inch  to  the  foot. 


25 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 


W’e  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Design  No.  121 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan;  first  and  second 
floor  plan;  front, two  side 
elevations;  wall  sections 
and  all  necessary  interior 
details.  Specifications 
consist  of  about  twenty 
pages  of  type-written 
matter. 


Size:  Width,  23  feet  6  inches;  length,  34  feet. 

Why  attempt  building  without  plans,  when  you  can  secure  a  complete  set  of  plans  and  specifications  that  are  guar¬ 
anteed  to  be  thoroughly  accurate  in  every  particular,  at  an  average  price  of  only  $5.00? 

^  These  working  plans  and  specifications  can  be  made  the  basis  of  contract  between  contractor  and  home  builder. 
1  hey  will  prevent  mistakes  which  cost  money,  and  disputes,,  that  are  never  settled  satisfactorily  to  both  parties. 


26 


Design  No.  2004 

Blue  prints  consist  of  foundation 
plan;  floor  plan;  front,  rear,  two  side 
elevations;  wall  sections  and  all  necessary- 
interior  details.  Specifications  consist  of 
about  fifteen  pages  of  typewritten  matter. 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


SIZE:  Width,  22  feet  6  inches;  length,  34  feet  exclusive  of  porch. 

We  realize  that  there  are  hardly  two  sections  of  the  country  where  exactly  the  same  kinds  of  materials  are  used, 
and,  therefore,  a  lumber  bill  which  we  might  furnish  would  not  be  applicable  in  all  sections  of  the  country. 

We  do  not  furnish  a  lumber  bill.  We  state  this  here  particularly,  as  some  people  have  an  idea  that  a  lumber  bill 
should  accompany  each  set  of  plans  and  specifications. 


27 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  speci¬ 
fications  is 


ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Desi^i:iNo.95 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan;  first  and  second 
floor  plans;  front,  rear, 
two  side  elevations;  wall 
sections  and  all  necessary 
interior  details.  Specifi¬ 
cations  consist  of  about 
twenty  pages  of  type¬ 
written  matter. 


Size:  Width,  26  feet;  length,  32  feet,  exclusive  of  porches. 

On  account  of  our  large  business  and  unusual  equipment,  and  owing  to  the  fact  that  we  divide  the  expense  among  so 
many,  it  is  po.ssible  to  sell  at  these  low  prices,  give  such  excellent  plans  and  immediate  shipment. 

The  home  builder  will  derive  a  great  deal  of  sati.sfaction  in  watching  the  construction  of  his  house  if  he  has  a  set  of 
complete  working  plans  to  examine  as  the  work  progresses. 


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Design  No.  34 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan ;  roof  plan ;  first  and 
second  fl  o  o  r  plans; 
front,  rear,  two  side  ele¬ 
vations;  wall  sections  and 
all  necessary  interior  de¬ 
tails.  Specifications 

consist  of  al)out  twenty 
pages  of  type-written 
matter. 


Second  Floor  Plan 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 

$£^00 


5 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


First  Floor  Plan 

Size:  Width,  24  feet,  length,  41  feet. 

We  do  not  blame  you  for  wishing  to  know  what  you  will  get  for  your  money.  The  plans  we  send  out  are  the  reg¬ 
ular  blue  printed  plans,  drawn  one-quarter  inch  scale  to  the  foot,  showing  all  elevations,  floor  plans  and  necessary  interior 
details. 

All  our  plans  are  print  ed  by  electricity  on  a  circular  blue  printing  machine.  e  use  the  very  best  grade  of  elec¬ 
tric  blue  printing  paper  and  take  great  care  to  have  every  line  perfect  and  distinct. 


29 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  speci¬ 
fications  is 

ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received 


Design 
No.  133 

Blue  prints  con¬ 
sist  of  foundation 
plan;  first  and  sec¬ 
ond  floor  plans; 
front,  twm  side  ele¬ 
vations;  wall  sec¬ 
tions  and  all  neces¬ 
sary  interior  de¬ 
tails.  Specifica¬ 
tions  consist  of 
about  fifteen  pa¬ 
ges  of  typewritten 
matter. 


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Second  Floor  Plan 


First  Floor  Plan 


,  Size:  Width,  34  feet;  length,  44  feet,  exclusive  of  porch. 

The  prospective  builder  should  not  lose  sight  of  the  fact  that  some  day  it  may  be  necessary  or  desirable  to  sell  the 
house,  and,  if  it  is  attractive  and  artistic,  it  can  always  be  disposed  of  and  at  a  profit  to  the  owner. 

The  ho\ises  we  illustrate  have  been  designed  by  licensed  architects  to  meet  the  needs  of  the  people  and  they  have  a 
reputation  for  being  practical,  attractive  and  artistic. 


30 


Design  No.  2042 

Blue  prints  consist  of  basement  plan; 
roof  plan;  first  and  second  floor  plans; 
front,  rear,  two  side  elevations;  wall 
sections  and  all  necessary  interior  details. 
Specifications  consist  of  about  twenty 
pages  of  typewritten  matter. 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 

ONLY 

$^00 

W  e  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


SIZE:  Width,  31  feet;  length,  45  feet  6  inches  exclusive  of  porches. 

Themajority  of  the  people  build  only  one  house  in  a  life  time,  therefore,  it  is  the  duty  of  every  prospective  builder  to 
make  his  home  as  comfortable  and  attractive  as  possible. 

This  kind  of  a  home  costs  no  more  to  build  than  the  ordinary  structures  usually  seen  in  towns  and  villages,  and 
the  prospective  builder  can  well  afford  to  take  a  little  time  and  investigate  the  latest  designs. 


31 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Design  No.  2006 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan;  first  and  second 
floor  plans;  front,  rear, 
two  side  elevations;  wall 
sections  and  all  necessary 
interior  details.  Specifi¬ 
cations  consist  of  about 
twenty  pages  of  type¬ 
written  matter. 


SIZE:  Width,  22  feet;  length,  36  feet,  exclusive  of  porch 

Why  attempt  building  without  plans,  when  you  can  secure  a  complete  set  of  plans  and  specifications  that  are  guar¬ 
anteed  to  be  thoroughly  accurate  in  every  particular,  at  an  average  price  of  only  $5.00? 

These  working  plans  and  specifications  can  be  made  the  basis  of  contract  between  contractor  and  home  builder.  They 
will  prevent  mistakes  which  cost  money,  and  they  will  prevent  disputes,  which  are  never  settled  satisfactorily  to  both 
parties. 


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Design  No.  2011 

Blue  prints  consist  of  foundation  plan; 
roof  plan;  floor  plan,  front,  rear,  two  side 
elevations,  wall  sections  and  all  neces¬ 
sary  interior  details.  Specifications  con¬ 
sist  of  about  fifteen  pages  of  typewritten 
matter 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 

ONLY 

We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


SIZE:  Width,  22  feet;  length  30  feet  exclusive  of  porch. 

If  a  plan  in  this  pleases  you,  if  the  arrangement  of  the  rooms  is  satisfactory,  and  if  the  exterior  is  pleasing  and  attract¬ 
ive,  we  claim  that  it  can  be  built  as  cheap  or  cheaper  than  if  any  other  architect  designed  it. 

“Be  it  ever  so  humble,  there  is  no  place  like  home.”  It  is,  or  should  be,  the  ambition  of  every  one  to  some  day  own 
a  home  of  his  own.  The  plans  we  illustrate  are  such  as  75  to  90  per  cent  of  the  people  build. 

33 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
wri  1 1  e  n  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


First  Floor  Plan 


Design  No.  2008 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
foundation  plan;  first  and 
second  floor  plans;  front, 
two  side  elevations;  wall 
sections  and  all  necessary 
interior  details.  Specifi¬ 
cations  consist  of  about 
fifteen  pages  of  type¬ 
written  matter. 


SIZE:  Width,  28  feet;  length,  38  feet,  exclusive  of  porch 
1  he  contractor  is  often  obliged  to  do  some  work  which  he  did  not  figure  on,  and  the  home  builder  often  does 
not  get  as  much  as  he  expected,  simply  becaus;e  complete  plans  and  specifications  are  not  used  in  the  construction 
of  t  he  house. 

\\  e  always  advise  ordering  plans  plenty  of  time  in  advance  w'hen  you  wish  to  build,  for  then  you  will  have  suffi¬ 
cient  opportunity  to  get  in  all  your  bids.  We  are  prepared  to  fill  mail  and  telegraph  orders  the  same  day  received. 


34 


Design 
No.  509 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan;  roof  plan;  first  and 
second  floor  plans;  front, 
two  side  elevations;  wall 
sections  and  all  necessary 
interior  details.  Specifi¬ 
cations  consist  of  about 
twenty  pages  of  type¬ 
written  matter. 


Second  Floor  Plan 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 

ONLY 

$^00 

We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


First  Floor  Plan 

Size:  Width,  30  feet;  length,  46  feet,  exclusive  of  porches. 

The  houses  illustrated  in  this  book  are  of  the  style  required  by  the  majority  of  home  builders.  We  do  not  cater 
to  any  particular  class,  but  aim  to  furnish  practical,  attractive  designs  that  can  be  built  at  reasonable  prices. 

Should  you  wish  to  reverse  the  position  of  any  of  the  designs  we  illustrate,  we  can  furnish  you  with  an  extra  set  of  re¬ 
versed  blue  prints,  in  addition  to  the  regular  plans  and  specifications,  for  only  50  per  cent  added  to  the  cost,  making  a  $5.00 
plan  cost  you  $7.50. 


35 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Design  No.  2013 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan;  roof  plan;  first  and 
second  floor  plans;  front, 
rear,  two  side  elevations; 
wall  sections  and  all 
necessary  interior  details. 
Specifications  consist  of 
about  twenty  pages  of 
typewritten  matter. 


SIZE:  Width,  26  feet;  length,  44  feet  6  inches,  exclusive  of  porch 


The  floor  plans  we  furnish  show  the  shape  and  size  of  all  rooms,  halls  and  closets;  the  location  and  size  of  all  doors 
and  windows;  the  position  of  all  plumbing  fixtures,  gas  lights,  registers,  pantry  work,  etc.,  and  all  the  measurements  that 
are  necessary  are  given. 

All  necessary  details  of  interior  work,  such  as  door  and  window  casings  and  trim,  base,  stools,  picture  moulding, 
doors,  newel  posts,  balusters,  rail,  etc.,  accompany  each  set  of  plans.  Part  is  shown  in  full  size,  while  some  of  the  larger 
work,  such  as  stair  construction,  is  drawn  to  a  scale  of  one  and  one  half-inch  to  the  foot. 


36 


First  Floor  Plan 


Design  No.  560 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan;  roof  plan;  first  and 
second- floor  plans;  front, 
rear,  two  side  elevations; 
wall  sections  and  all 
necessary  interior  details. 
Specifications  consist  of 
about  twenty  pages  of 
type-written  matter. 


Size:  Width,  26  feet;  length,  38  feet. 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  speci¬ 
fications  is 


ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


The  home  builder  will  derive  a  great  deal  of  satisfaction  in  watching  the  construction  of  his  house  if  he  has  a  set  of 
complete  working  plans  and  specifications  to  examine  as  the  work  progresses. 

On  account  of  our  large  business  and  unusual  equipment,  and  owing  to^  the  fact  that  we  divide  the  expense  among 
so  many,  it  is  possible  to  sell  at  these  low  prices,  give  such  excellent  plans  and  immediate  shipment. 

37 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Design  No.  2022 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan;  first  and  second 
floor  plan;  front,  two  side 
elevations;  wall  sections 
and  all  necessary  interior 
details.  Specifications 
consist  of  about  twenty 
pages  of  type-written 
matter. 


SIZE:  Width,  24  feet;  length,  43  feet,  exclusive  of  porches 

Many  have  marveled  at  our  ability  to  furnish  such  excellent  and  complete  working  plans  and  specifications  at  such 
low  prices. 

^\'e  do  not  wonder  at  this,  because  we  charge  but  five  dollars  for  a  more  complete  set  of  working  plans  and  speci¬ 
fications  than  you  would  receive  if  ordered  in  the  regular  manner,  and  when  d^a^vn  especially  for  you,  at  a  cost  of  from 
fifty  to  seventy-five  dollars. 


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Design  No.  2020 

Blue  prints  consist  of  founda¬ 
tion  plan;  floor  plan;  front,  rear, 
two  side  elevations;  wall  sections 
and  all  necessary  interior  details. 
Specifications  consist  of  about  fif¬ 
teen  pages  of  typewritten  matter. 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 

ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


SIZE:  Width,  24  feet;  length,  36  feet. 

All  of  the  plans  illustrated  in  this  book  have  been  prepared  by  licensed  architects  standing  at  the  head  of  their  pro¬ 
fession,  and  the  standard  of  their  work  is  of  the  very  highest. 

We  could  not  afford  to  make- this  guarantee  if  we  were  not  positive  that  we  were  furnishing  the  best  plans  put 
out  in  this  country,  even  though  our  price  is  not  more  than  one-seventh  to  one-tenth  the  price  usually  charged. 

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fications  is 


ONLY 

$£^00 


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We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Design  No.  160 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan;  first  and  second 
floor  plan;  front,  two  side 
elevations;  wall  sections 
and  all  necessary  interior 
details.  Specifications 
consist  of  about  twenty 
pages  of  type-written 
matter. 


Size:  Width,  24  feet;  length,  34  feet,  exclusive  of  porches. 

It  is  not  uncommon  to  hear  of  disputes,  and  even  lawsuits,  between  owners  and  contractors.  It  is  usually  occasioned 
by  lack  of  plans  and  proper  understanding.  One  party  is  probal)ly  as  much  in  error  as  the  other. 

Don’t  proceed  with  the  construction  of  your  house  until  you  get  complete  plans.  Experienced  contractors  are  the 
most  particular  in  this  respect,  knowing  the  advantage  and  saving  to  both  themselves  and  the  home  builder. 


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Design 
No.  115 

Blife  prints  consist  of 
cellar  and  foundation 
plan;  first  and  second 
floor  plans;  front,  two 
side  elevations;  wall 
sections  and  all  necessary 
interior  details.  Specifi¬ 
cations  consist  of  about 
twenty  pages  of  type¬ 
written  matter. 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 


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and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Size:  Width,  24  feet;  length,  31  feet,  exclusive  of  porch. 

We  do  ru)t  furnish  a  lumber  bill.  We  state  this  here  particidarly,  as  some  people  have  an  idea  that  a  lumber  bill 
should  accompany  each  set  of  plans  and  specifications. 

We  realize  that  there  are  hardly  two  sections  of  the  country  where  exactly  the  same  kinds  of  material  are  used, 
and,  therefore,  a  lumber  bill  which  we  might  furnish  would  not  be  applicable  in  all  sections  of  the  country. 


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Design  No.  591 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
elevations  and  floor 
plans.  Specifications 
contain  all  the  infor¬ 
mation  necessary  for 
the  proper  construction 
of  the  house. 


Size:  Width,  26  feet;  length,  22  feet,  exclusive  of  porch. 


Every  house  illustrated  will  show  by  the  complete  working  plans  and  specifications  that  we  give  you  designs  that 
will  work  out  to  the  best  advantage  and  will  give  you  the  most  for  your  money;  besides  every  bit  of  space  has  been 
utilized  to  the  best  advantage. 

In  the  plans  we  illustrate,  the  prospective  builder  is  sure  to  find  some  plan  which  will  meet  his  requirements.  If, 
however,  no  plan  proves  satisfactory,  the  ideas  advanced  in  these  illustrations  are  well  worth  the  price  of  the  book. 


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Design  No.  592 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
elevations  and  floor 
plans.  Specifications 
contain  all  the  infor¬ 
mation  necessary  for  the 
proper  construction  of 
this  house. 


PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  speci¬ 
fications  is 


ONLY 


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and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


FLOOR  PLAN 


Size:  Width,  26  feet;  length,  22  feet,  exclusive  of  porch. 


It  is  not  uncommon  to  hear  of  disputes,  and  even  lawsuits,  between  owners  and  contractors.  It  is  usually  occasioned 
by  lack  of  plans  and  proper  understanding.  One  party  is  probably  as  much  in  error  as  the  other. 

Don’t  proceed  with  the  construction  of  your  house  until  you  get  complete  plans.  Experienced  contractors  are  the 
most  particular  in  this  respect,  knowing  the  advantage  and  saving  to  both  themselves  and  the  home  builder. 


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PRICE 

of  Blue  Prints,  to¬ 
gether  with  a  com¬ 
plete  set  of  type- 
written  specifi¬ 
cations  is 


ONLY 


We  mail  Plans 
and  Specifications 
the  same  day  or¬ 
der  is  received. 


Design  No.  2005 

Blue  prints  consist  of 
basement  plan;  first  and 
second  floor  plans;  front, 
rear,  two  side  elevations; 
wall  sections  and  all 
necessary  interior  details. 
Specifications  consist  of 
about  twenty  pages  of 
typewritten  matter. 


Second  Floor  Plan 


SIZE:  Width,  28  feet  6  inches;  length,  43  feet,  exclusive  of  porch 

Our  complete  w’orking  plans  save  time  and  money,  prevent  mistakes  and  disputes,  keep  workmen  busy,  furnish  the 
only  reliable  method  of  adjusting  insurance,  are  the  most  complete,  and  are  sold  at  the  most  remarkably  low  prices  ever 
offered. 

We  have  received  many  letters  asking  us  how  it  is  possible  for  us  to  sell  such  excellent  and  complete  plans  at  such 
low  prices.  If  we  sold  but  one  set,  we  could  not  sell  so  cheaply.  The  number  we  sell  makes  it  possible. 


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From]"  E-LEVAyior-i. 


Design  No.  -A.-127 — Carriage  Ho\ise  and  Barn 


A  carriage  house  and  stable  having  a  closed  off  carriage  room  and  a  good  box  stall,  is  shown  in  plan  illustrated  on 
this  page.  The  building  is  twenty  by  thirty  feet  and  it  is  thoroughly  well  built.  The  plan  will  recommend  itself  to  any 
one  wanting  a  carriage  house  and  stable  for  a  town  lot. 


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In  building  a  hog  house  it  is  necessary  to  consider  con¬ 
venience  in  getting  the  hogs  in  and  out,  to  provide  for 
loading  them  into  wagons  and  a  place  for  heating  water  and 
to  do  the  work  of  killing.  This  plan  offers  an  opportunity 
to  back  the  wagon  up  to  the  rear  door  for  loading,  and  a 
room  in  the  front  end  away  from  the  pens  is  arranged  for  a 
feed  room  and  slaughter  house. 


Provision  is  made  for  moving  hogs  from  one  pen  to  another  by  having  cleats  in  the  alley  for  holding  sliding  doors. 
Hogs  thrive  better  when  animals  of  the  same  size  are  penned  together.  Some  grow  faster  than  others  and  it  is  sometimes 
desirable  to  select  out  one  or  two  from  certain  pens;  that  is  the  time  when  the  alley  door  will  be  appreciated.  Another 
good  thing  about  this  hog  house  is  the  swinging  front  of  the  pens  which  swings  back  oyer  the  trough  and  prevents 
ference  when  putting  in  the  feed.  The  partitions  next  to  the  feed  room  run  to  the  ceiling,  but  the  partitions  between  the 
pens  are  only  four  feet  high. 


Design  No.  -A.-109 — Hog  Hoxise 

There  is  no  cornice  on  the  roof.  The  openings  above  the  plates  betw^een  the  rafters  are  left  for  ventilation.  This  hog 
house  will  accommodate  about  forty  hogs;  from  six  to  eight  in  a  pen  is  enough.  If  more  are  housed  together  they  pile 
up  and  smother  each  other. 


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A  wagon  shed  twenty  feet  wide  and  forty  feet  long 
like  the  one  in  plan  illustrated  is  a  very  useful  building 
on  any  farm.  One  thing  is  important  about  a  wagon 
shed  and  that  is  to  have  the  entrance  wide  enough 
to  get  things  in  and  out  -easily  and  quickly.  The 
double  door  gives  an  opening  ten  feet  wide  wiiich  is 
very  good  for  a  small  building  like  this. 


Small  "Wagon  SKed 


A  good  many  tool  houses  are  built  without  floors, 
but  the  extra  cost  of  the  floor  is  more  than  offset  by 
the  dryness  and  freedom  from  rust  of  the  machinery. 
Wagons  and  machinery  require  repairing,  which  is  easily 
done  in  a  building  like  this  when  you  have  a  good 
floor  to  work  on.  Odd  days  in  the  winter  may  be 
profitably  spent  in  such  a  building  with  a  paint  brush 
and  an  assortment  of  paints  and  oils. 


Design  No.  A-IOS — Small  W^a^on  SHed 


Design  No.  A.-103 — Small  Ice  Ho\ase 

In  plan  illustrated  above  there  are  three  doors  outside.  The  inside  of  the  floor  opening  is  laid  in  with  loose 
boards  which  may  .  be  put  in  as  the  filling  progresses  and  taken  out  one  at  a  time  as  needed  to  get  at  the  ice.  A 
single  pulley  in  the  peak  and  another  one  hooked  in  the  sill  at  the  bottom  answers  very  well  for  a  hoisting  tackle. 
The  ice  may  be  lifted  straight  up  from  the  sled  or  'pulled  up  an  incline.  The  thickness  of  the  ice  and  the  size  of 
the  blocks  will  have  to  govern  this  part  of  the  filling. 

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Design  No.  — Corn  House  and  Granary 


A  cheap  building  to  hold  corn  and  grain  is  shown  in  this  illustration.  The  height  is  only  ten  feet,  but  that  is  high 
enough  to  shovel  com.  There  will  be  considerable  side  pressure  on  the  wheat  bin.  A  little  precaution  by  Avay  of  extra 
ties  in  building  is  necessary  on  this  account,  but  no  heavy  timbers  are  needed. 


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Design  No.  A.-123 — Cattle  SHed 

Sheds  on  three  sides  of  a  hollow  square  is  an  style  old  way  of  building  feeding  sheds.  It  is  probably  the  best  \vay  now 
except  that  it  is  more  difficult  to  economize  labor  with  this  construction  than  it  is  with  a  straight  away  proposition  where 
you  can  run  a  railway  and  a  feed  truck  the  whole  length  of  the  shed.  The  hollow  square  proposition  has  the  advantage 
of  warmth  because  it  is  protected  from  the  east,  north  and  west  winds.  These  yards  are  always  built  opening  to  the  south. 
In  this  plan  there  are  convenient  gates  to  drive  in  when  bringing  roughage  or  other  feed  to  the  cattle.  The  plans  in  detail 
show  the  construction. 


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A  small  barn  with  two 
double  stalls  and  one  single 
stall  with  standing  room  for 
another  horse  is  offered  in 
this  plan.  The  barn  is 
twenty -six  feet  wide  and 
thirty- two  feet  long,  one- 
half  of  which  is  partitioned 
off  for  a  stable  and  the  other 


half  is  kept  for  carriage  room 
and  storage.  There  is  no 
foundation  under  this  barn 
except  stone  or  brick  corners 
and  center  supports,  but  it 
is  a  good  plan  to  put  a  board 
around  under  the  sill  and 
bury  the  lower  edge  in  the 
ground. 


A  barn  that  is  open  underneath  makes  a  harbor  for  rats.  It  is  better  to  have  it  boarded  up.  The  stable  doors  in 
this  plan,  both  at  the  north  side  and  the  south  side,  are  cut  in  two  so  the  upper  half  may  be  opened  for  air  and  ventila- 
lon  and  the  lower  one  remain  shut  to  keep  the  animals  from  going  out  and  in.  The  plan  is  as  simple  as  possible  to 
make  a  barn  and  still  have  it  look  well.  It  is  large  enough  to  be  of  some  use  and  it  has  quite  a  loft  for  hay.  A  cheap 
little  barn  like  this  answers  the  purpose  as  well  as  a  more  expensive  one. 


/=^i,/7A/  or  cor  A/  cr/3. 


Design  No.  -A.-120 — Do\"ble  Corn  Crib 

A  double  corn  crib  with  storage  overhead  and  a  driveway  in  the  center  is  shown  in  plan  illustrated.  The  crib  sec¬ 
tions  are  built  in  the  usual  way,  except  that  the  siding  is  split  diagonally  from  2  inch  plank,  getting  three  siding  boards 
from  the  2  inch.  The  strips  are  then  run  through  a  sticker  to  give  the  curve  as  shown  in  the  detail  drawing. 

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See  opposite  page  for  cross  section  and  sections  showing  framing  of  long  and  short  posts  for  Cow  Bam. 


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See  opposite  page  for  elevation  and  floor  plan  of  Cow  Barn, 

On  the  opposite  page  we  illustrate  a  dairy  barn  showing  the  floor  arrangement  and  side  elevation.  The  size  of 
this  building  is  38  feet  6  inches  by  142  feet,  with  a  capacity  for  housing  fifty-two  milch  cows.  A  wide  driveway  extends 
through  the  center  of  the  building  to  admit  the  hauling  in  of  loose  hay  or  other  feed.  The  silos  are  located  at  the  front, 
the  feed  being  loaded  into  carts  and  wheeled  to  the  feed  mangers.  The  building  is  well  constructed  and  the  light  and 
ventilation  questions  have  not  been  overlooked,  as  will  readily  be  seen  by  a  glance  at  the  plans. 

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The  above  illustrations  are  the  several  elevations  and  the  perspective  of  a  barn  for  dairy  cows.  An  important  fea¬ 
ture  is  the  silo,  which  is  shown  in  connection  with  the  barn,  and  the  place  where  it  should  be  located.  This  barn  is  81 
feet  long  and  40  feet  wide  and  can  house  twenty-four  cows.  The  feed  alleys  are  along  the  outside  wall,  while  the  manure 
troughs  are  along  the  middle  driveway.  This  arrangement  makes  it  easier  to  clean  out  the  stable.  ' 

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The  above  illustrations  are  of  a  bank  barn  30  feet  by  70  feet  with  basement  walls  of  stone  and  the  superstructure 
of  heavy  frame  work,  as  will  be  seen  by  the  cross  sections.  In  the  basement  provision  is  made  for  the  accommodation  of 
six  head  of  horses  and  twenty  head  of  cattle,  placing  two  of  the  latter  in  each  stall.  A  feed  floor  or  aisle  in  front  of 
each  set  of  stalls  permits  of  easy  access  to  all  parts.  The  upper  floors  are  left  for  the  storing  of  grain,  hay  and  farm 
implements. 


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The  above  illustration  is  a  practical  barn  for  a  small  farm  where  general  farming  is  done.  This  barn  will  accommo¬ 
date  ten  cows,  five  horses  and  about  fifty  fowls.  It  also  has  a  large  hog  room,  which  can  be  used  for  sheep  or  calves 
if  hogs  are  not  desired.  On  the  second  floor  there  is  ample  room  for  the  storage  of  hay,  feed,  bedding,  grain  and  light 
vehicles. 


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Design  C.  H.-l 

The  poultry  house  illustrated  abov^  is  designed  to  provide  comfort  for  the  fowls  and  to  be  profitable  to  the  owmer. 
It  has  an  elevation  of  about  fourteen  inches  above  the  ground,  preventing  the  rats  from  nesting  under  the  floor  and 
gives  a  free  circulation  of  air  under  the  building,  keeping  the  floor  perfectly  dry  and  fresh.  During  winter  months  planka 
are  set  against  the  posts,  closing  up  the  openings,  and  by  packing  straw  or  manure  against  these  planks,  it  makes  a  very 
warm  building  during  the  winter.  The  building  should  bo  built  on  the  north  side  of  the  chicken  yard  so  as  to  form  a 
shelter  against  the  cold  winds. 


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Practical  Poultry  Houses 

ScratcHing  Room  Hoxise  to  Accommodate  from  Twenty  to  XKirty  Birds 


3e:  cyi  o  h  . 


Groumd  Plan. 


This  so  called  scratching  room  house  is  economical  to  build,  is  thoroughly  practical.  It  is  convenient  and  labor 
saving,  as  nearly  all  work,  except  changing  litter  and  dust  and  opening  and  shutting  windows,  may  be  done  without 
entering  the  pens.  The  entire  floor  space  of  the  pens,  excepting  the  space  occupied  by  the  dusting  boxes,  can  be  used 
by  the  fowls  as  a  scratching  room.  By  opening  the  sliding  windows,  each  pen  is  practically  converted  into  an  open  shed, 
containing  a  protected  roosting  room.  Closing  the  windows  gives  a  well  lighted  closed  house. 

The  plan  as  given  is  for  a  single-section,  two-pen  house,  fourteen  by  twenty-four  feet;  but  the  house  may,  of  course, 
be  made  any  length  desired,  without  changing  in  the  least  either  the  exterior  or  the  interior  arrangement. 

A  house  built  along  these  lines  will  furnish  very  roomy  quarters  for  from  twenty  to  thirty  birds. 


Design  for  an  Inexpensive  City  Poultry  House 


PeRspEcnvE  View 


Design  C.  H.-2 


The  above  design  illustrates  a  cheap  city  poultry  house,  ten  feet  square  on  the  ground;  height  in  front  eight  feet 
in  rear  five  feet.  Such  a  house  will  accommodate  from  ten  to  twenty  hens,  according  to  breed,  amount  of  yard  room,  etc 
The  only  openings  in  the  house  are  a  door  in  the  east  side,  the  windows  in  the  south  front,  and  the  small  door  giving 
access  to  the  yard. 


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Design  No.  -A.-99 — Residence  Barn 

This  bam  is  of  English  architecture,  built  of  frame  on  a  stone  foundation  and  will  accommodate  three  horses  anO 
three  vehicles.  The  outside  dimensions  are  twenty-eight  feet  by  forty-three  feet.  The  exterior  walls  are  of  two  inch 
by  four  inch  studding  covered  with  one  inch  by  ten  inch  rough  boards  lapped  and  stained  brown.  Roof  is  covered 
with  moss-green  shingles  and  tile  ridges.  Carriage  room  floor  is  of  cement  and  stable  floor  of  one  and  three-quarter 
inch  matched  pine. 


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A  dry  floor  and  one  that  is  rat  proof  is  made  by  excavating  for  the  foundation  of  the  granary  abo\it  six  inches  deep. 
Then  pound  in  three  or  four  inches  of  cinders  and  lay  the  sills  and  joists  on  the  cinders. 


After  the  building  is 
up  and  enclosed  make 
cement  concrete  by  mix¬ 
ing  one  part  cement, 
three  parts  sand  and  four 
parts  gravel  or  broken 
stone.  Fill  in  with  this 
concrete  to  the  top  of 
the  joists,  then  while  the 
concrete  is  soft  put  down 


the  matched  floor,  nail¬ 
ing  it  right  into  the  soft 
concrete.  As  sobn  as  the 
floor  is  finished  shut  the 
building  up  tight  and 
bank  around  the  outside 
to  keep  the  air  away 
from  the  concrete  so  it 
will  dry  slowly. 


Design  No.  A.-l'4'l  —  Small  Granary 


The  patched  boarding  is  put  on  the  outside  of  the  studding  and  the  siding  nailed  over  that.  This  is  for  the  purpose 
of  leaving  the  inside  exposed  so  that  a  cat  or  dog  could  easily  reach  a  rat  if  it  should  get  inside.  Hollow  walls  make 
harbors  for  rats  but  this  construction  leaves  them  no  protection. 

Tliere  is  a  window  in  the  back  end  of  the  alley  and  another  one  over  the  door  in  front.  The  doors  are  made  heavy 
and  swing  out.  They  close  against  heavy  jambs  so  that  rats  and  mice  have  very  little  encouragement  to  get  in  at  the 
door.  The  scales  are  let  in  the  floor  flush.  Provision  must  be  made  for  this  before  the  concrete  is  put  in. 


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Design  No.  ^-\^5 — Tower  XanK  Hovise 

Where  a  water  pressure  is  wanted  it  often  is  a  good  plan  to  put  the  water  tank  in  the  windmill  tower.  In  plan  (A-145) 
the  tank  is_  shown  in  the  dotted  lines.  It  is  placed  ten  feet  above  the  ground  and  the  tank  itself  is  fourteen  feet  high 
by  ten  feet  in  diameter  at  the  bottom. 

In  placing  a  tank  like  this  it  is  necessary  to  carry  a  three-inch  pipe  through  the  tank  and  pass  the  pump  shaft  through 
this  pipe.  The  pipe  is  screwed  into  a  flange  at  the  bottom  and  the  flange  is  bolted  to  the  bottom  of  the  tank  to  make  it 
thoroughly  water  tight.  The  pipe  must  be  steadied  at  the  top  and  the  shaft  must  have  a  bearing,  both  above  the  tank 
and  below  it,  so  it  won’t  scrape  on  the  pipe.  The  well  and  pump  of  course  are  directly  under  the  tank  in  the  center  of 
the  tower. 

The  outside  boarding  is  made  double  and  lined  with  paper  to  be  warm  in  winter.  There  is  generally  some  drip  from  a 
tank  placed  like  this,  for  which  reason  the  room  below  is  seldom  made  use  of  for  any  purpose,  but  a  few  farmers  have 
utilized  this  room  for  a  bath  room.  They  make  a  cement  bottom  with  a  drain  to  carry  off  the  surplus  water  and  put  in  a 
shower  bath  connected  with  a  pipe  from  the  tank.  A  shower  bath  is  the  most  convenient  and  probably  the  most 
healthful  of  any  kind  of  a  bath. 

There  is  no  reason  why  a  farmer  or  his  men  should  be  denied  the  privilege  of  getting  a  bath  when  they  want  it.  There 
are  bathrooms  in  almost  all  city  houses  and  there  should  be  bathing  conveniences  on  every  farm.  By  placing  a  stove  in 
this  room  under  the  tank  it  could  be  made  comfortable  in  winter  as  well  as  summer,  and  a  stove  with  a  water  heater 
attached  to  the  tank  would  give  a  water  pressure  so  that  the  shower  could  be  made  any  temperature  desired. 

The  height  of  this  tower  is  forty  feet  to  the  windmill.  Of  course  the  height  of  a  windmill  tower  must  depend  upon 
its  location.  If  the  tower  is  built  on  high  ground  it  is  not  necessary  to  go  up  so  high  unless  the  windmill  is  surrounded 
by  high  buildings  or  trees. 


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Design  No.  A-98  —  D\icK  House 

The  above  illustrations  are  for  a  Duck  House  which  is  constructed  upon  a  cedar  post  foundation.  These  posts  are 
eight  inches  in  diameter  and  rest  on  a  two  by  twelve  by  twelve  footing.  The  duck  house  is  30  feet  long,  15|  feet  w’ide 
and  nearly  12  feet  high.  The  construction  of  the  floor  is  as  follows:  First  the  rough  flooring  which  is  covered  with 
heavy  paper,  on  top  of  this  is  a  two-inch  layer  of  mineral  wool,  which  is  again  covered  with  heavy  paper,  and  then  the 
upper  flooring  is  put  on.  The  walls  are  constructed  in  like  manner  with  the  exception  of  having  drop-siding,  thus 
making  it  easier  to  clean  them.  o  i  o 

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TODAY 


A  FEW  LETTERS  FROM  OUR  CUSTOMERS 

Originals  of  these  and  many  hundreds  of  others  on  file  in  our  office 


Lisle,  New  York,  Nov.  12,  1906. 
Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Gentlemen: — The  building  material  you  sent  me  was  quite  satisfac¬ 
tory,  and  the  prompt  shipment  and  interest  taken  on  your  part  until 
the  material  arrived,  and  all  things  in  regard  to  same  properly  ad¬ 
justed,  is  appreciated.  Should  not  consider  I  was  taking  much  of 
any  risk  by  sending  cash  in  advance  for  material,  for  I  consider  the 
Gordon,  Van  Tine  Co.  a  safe  concern  and  one  of  fair  dealing.  This 
catalogue  makes  good  promises,  and  in  my  experience  they  have 
been  fulfilled.  Yours  truly, 

Earl  Edward.s. 

•  Mansfield,  Ohio,  Nov.  6,  1906. 

To  Whom  it  May  Concern: 

I  have  bought  a  great  deal  of  Millwork,  such  as  Sash,  Doors,  Stairs, 
etc.,  from  various  firms  in  Chicago  and  Cleveland. 

But  I  am  at  present  buying  all  my  goods  of  this  kind  from  The 
Gordon,  Van  Tine  Co.,  of  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Their  goods  have  always  given  good  satisfaction,  and  I  can  save 
from  25  to  50  per  cent  by  purchasing  from  them. 

Respectfully  submitted. 

Will.  M.  Jones, 

Gen.  Bldg.  Contractor,  Mansfield,  Ohio. 

Alliance,  Ohio,  Nov.  6,  1906. 
Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Gentlemen: — I  take  pleasure  in  acknowledging  the  receipt  of  “Mill- 
work,”  which  arrived  a  few  days  ago,  and  has  proven  far  beyond  my 
expectations,  both  in  quality  and  prices.  I  have  saved  at  least  40 
per  cent  by  dealing  with  you,  and  you  can  rest  assured  that  my  fu¬ 
ture  orders  will  go  to  Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Yours  respectfully, 

J.  Irwin  Howell, 

Contractor  and  Builder,  A  lliance,  Ohio. 

Eureka  Springs,  Ark.,  Nov.  5.  1906. 

Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Dear  Sirs: — I  send  you  by  today’s  mail  an  order  for  doors,  sash, 
etc.,  and  draft  for  same.  Hope  this  order  will  receive  as  prompt  at¬ 
tention  and  as  good  a  grade  of  material  and  workmanship  as  the 
previous  order  sent  me.  Your  goods  were  what  you  represented  and 
the  prices  a  little  lower  than  any  other  house  I  have  dealt  with. 
Freight  about  the  same.  Yours  truly, 

H.  E.  Littleton. 

Lebanon,  Pa.,  Nov.  8,  1906. 

Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Gentlemen: — As  you  asked  me  for  a  testimonial  regarding  goods 
which  I  received,  I  state  that  I  was  very  highly  pleased  with  every¬ 
thing  I  received,  and  purchased  it  at  a  lower  price  than  I  could  have 
in  my  own  town;  everything  was  the  way  you  reconamended  it  to  be, 
and  ho  one  need  hesitate  in  sending  an  order  to  you.  I  expect  to 
place  more  orders  in  the  near  future. 

Yours  respectfully, 

J.  H.  Greiner. 

South  Omaha,  Neb.,  Nov.  14,  1906. 

To  Whom  it  May  Concern: 

I  consider  the  firm  of  Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.  reliable,  conscien¬ 
tious  and  prompt  in  the  tran.saetion  of  tlieir  business,  and  worthy  of 
the  confidence  of  their  patrons. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

John  Kiewht,  Jr. 

Effingham,  Ill.,  Nov.  5,  1906. 

To  Whom  it  May  Concern: 

This  is  to  certify  that  Mr.  Samuel  Parkhurst,  who  had  in  charge 
some  carpenter  work  for  me,  ordered  from  Messrs.  Gordon,  Van  Tine 
&  Co.,  of  Davenport,  Iowa,  and  the  goods  came  in  just  as  represented 
in  every  respect.  They  were  very  prompt  in  their  shipments,  and 
gave  us  good  treatment  from  start  to  finish. 

Yours  very  trul5% 

W.  A.  Bradley, 

Of  Bradley  &  Thoele,  Dealers  in  Clothing,  Furnishings  and  Shoes. 


Nelson,  Wis.,  Sept.  24,  1906. 
Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Gentlemen: — Received  the  Windows  today,  and  they  were  in  fine 
shape  and  not  a  single  glass  broken,  and  the  freight  was  only  81.60. 
They  were  much  better  grade  than  I  expected.  Think  you  will  get 
a  lot  of  orders  from  around  here.  I  will  hand  the  catalogues  to  some 
of  the  best  carpenters  here.  Hoping  to  hear  from  you  soon. 

Yours  respectfully, 

A.  Doverspike. 

Steubenville,  Ohio,  Nov.  5,  1906. 

To  Whom  it  May  Concern: 

I  have  dealt  with  Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.  and  have  found  them  to 
be  a  reliable  firm,  doing  business  on  a  cash  basis,  and  would  say  to 
any  prospective  buyer  to  have  no  hesitancy  In  sending  cash  with  or¬ 
der,  as  they  will  do  just  as  they  say,  and  I  will  assure  you  that  you 
will  be  satisfied  with  goods.  Harry  R.  Maude. 

Floral  City,  Florida,  Nov.  8,  1906. 
Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Gentlemen: — The  doors,  windows,  ladders  and  other  building  mate¬ 
rial  ordered  from  you  arrived  in  good  condition  a  few  days  t.go.  The 
freight  was  much  less  than  I  expected,  and  everything  nfce  and  sat¬ 
isfactory.  I  have  shown  it  to  several  contractors  and  carpenters,  and 
they  say  the  workmanship  is  excellent  and  the  material  good. 

I  have  today  sent  you  a  small  order  for  things  that  were  overlooked. 

I  shall  soon  send  you  an  order  for  blinds  as  soon  as  I  know  how 
many  I  need,  and  shall  hereafter  buy  building  material  of  you,  as  it 
is  cheaper  and  gives  better  satisfaction  than  what  I  buy  here  at  home. 

Respectfully. 

W.  A.  Bushnell. 

Lamar,  Colo.,  Nov.  7,  1906. 
Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Gentlemen: — I  have  just  got  in  some  of  your  Doors  and  Windows 
and  Millwork,  and  find  them  first-class  in  every  respect  and  at  prices 
that  a  Contractor  cannot  afford  to  let  pass  unheeded,  as  they  are  just 
half  the  present  retail  prices.  Yours  truly, 

D.  C.  Marker, 

Gen.  Contractor. 

Jamestown,  New  York,  Nov.  7,  1906.- 
Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Gentlemen: — I  have  always  found  your  Doors  and  Window  Sash  to 
be  first-class,  both  in  materials  and  workmanship. 

iTours  truly, 

Henning  Gustafson. 

Owosso,  Mich.,  Nov.  7,  1906. 
Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Gentlemen: — Your  goods  are  right;  your  prices  are  lower  than  any 
other  house  I  have  ever  bought  of.  Your  prompt  deliveries  are 
wonderful.  Yours  truly, 

Chas.  a.  Lawrence. 

Monticello,  New  York. 

To  Whom  it  May  Concern: 

I  have  bought  goods  of  Me.ssrs.  Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.  and  find 
them  of  a  good  grade,  quite  up  to  their  representation,  their  business 
methods  prompt  and  entirely  satisfactory.  They  are  good  people  to 
do  bu.siness  with.  Yours  truly, 

Robt.  Gibbs, 
Carpenter  and  Builder. 

Chanute,  Kan.,  Nov.  4,  1906. 
Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Gentlemen: — The  material  1  bought  of  you  was  entirely  satisfactory, 
and  1  like  your  method  of  doing  business.  Yours  truly, 

J.  M.  WlBLE, 
Contractor  and  Builder. 

Kewanee,  Ill.,  Nov.  7,  1906. 
Gordon,  Van  Tine  &  Co.,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

Gentlemen: — After  receiving  a  copy  of  your  Millwork  Catalog,  I 
have  placed  several  orders,  and  found  your  goods  entirely  satisfac¬ 
tory,  especially  your  Front  Doors. 

I  shall  always  be  glad  to  speak  a  good  word  for  you. 

Respectfully  yours, 

A.  E.  Carlson. 


GORDON,  VAN  TINE  &  COMPANY,  Davenport,  Iowa,  U.  S.  A, 


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